| Element | FORM/USE: 'IT' + LINKING VERB + ADJECTIVES + CLAUSE, HEDGING |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | adjectives |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'it' + linking verb + adjective + ('that') clause to make an assertion less direct. |
| Corrected Learner Example | It does not seem possible that we can live without any private life. (Japan; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Japanese; Pass) It is likely that by reading books we will learn some new words and phrases so that we will be able to write better. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Polish; Pass) It is possible that only one computer will do this. (Moldova (Republic of); B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Russian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | It does not seem possible that we can live without any private life. (Japan; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Japanese; Pass) It is likely that by reading books we will learn some new words and phrases so that we will be able to write better. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Polish; Pass) It is possible that only one computer will do this. (Moldova (Republic of); B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Russian; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
